Secularism – Conundrum of Indian Constitution
India is a unique State, promoting secularism and preserving spirituality through constitutional provisions and judicial pronouncements. In simple terms, secularism can be defined as the ‘principle of separation of state from the religious institution‘. In the concept…
Marital Rape – The Dark Side of Holy Matrimony
As kids, we all are taught that marriage is a sacred institution, that it is a collaboration between two souls that requires a bond of respect, trust, and love. And these sayings have beautifully described the essence…
Appeasement Politics – The Saintly Bigotry of Indian Politicians
Men build too many walls and not enough bridges. We live in a society where abstract forts are constructed. Beliefs and ideologies based on them are developed right from the foundation. We embrace a lifestyle owing to…
Is India in the hands of the Eligible ones? – The need for Political Eligibility Test
Have we ever thought, why we, the candidates need to give an Eligibility Test aka- Entrance Exam, for getting admission into a professional degree college? Why aren’t we selected on the basis of our junior and senior…
Mob Lynching – Dark Reality of the Largest Democracy
The crowd has no face. As true as this statement is, the actions taken by the crowd are channeled in a certain direction. No face is needed to identify the thoughts supporting these actions and whether or…
Pay to Play – Anti-Corruption Laws in India
The essential Anti-Corruption enactment in India is the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 (PCA), which criminalizes, in addition to other things, the taking and giving of an undue advantage to public servants. Both the individuals and organizations…
The Dilemma of Euthanasia in India – Legal and Moral Outlook
Euthanasia as a concept has been incorporated with terminally ill patients so much, that it has become a norm to imagine someone lying on their ‘death bed’ wishing for a quick release from a prison called ‘life’.…
Should there be a limit to Media Freedom?
From every mountainside, let freedom ring. An iconic quote said by one of the most noteworthy advocates of liberating a community and introducing them to the true meaning of ‘freedom‘, Sir Martin Luther King. ‘Freedom’ a term…
Transgender – Legally accepted, Socially disrespected
15th April 2014, the day when 4.9 lakh lives in India, took a sigh of relief. ‘Recognition of transgender as a third gender is not a social or medical issue but a human right issue‘ is what…
Capital Punishment – History And Evidences
India is a nation that comprises of a huge number of wrongdoings and criminals. In India, all punishments depend on the intention to give punishment for the wrongdoer. There are two primary explanations behind imposing the punishment,…
Understanding the Law of Land
The expression ‘Law of the Land’ comes from the Latin words lex terrae or legem terrae which is defined in Black’s Law Dictionary to mean all laws that are in force within a country or region, including…
Police Brutality and Encounters – Condemnation of the Criminal Justice System
The police forces have always been an institution trusted to follow the legal system and help enforce it. They have traditionally created a sense of confidence in the citizens of the country, maintaining security and protecting everyone…
Right to Information – The Bill of Controversy
The Supreme Court in Mr. Kuwal v. Jaipur Municipal Corporation held that Right to Information is clearly implied under Freedom of Speech and Expression as provided by Article 19 because, without information, the freedom of speech and…
Right To Privacy – Can Intermediaries be held Liable?
In the present time and day, the internet is no more a luxury in people’s lives but rather a necessity to keep up with the day to day work. People have become extremely reliant on the internet.…
The Vice of Adultery
The Indian Penal Code is a comprehensive code which is intended to cover all substantial matters of criminal law. Until 27th September 2018, this Code was home to the infamous Section 497, which talks about Adultery. The Supreme…